... popularity of NFTs, as well as regular technical updates to the network that enhance its scalability and efficiency. Institutional interest is also on Ethereum's side: record volumes have been attracted to investment products based on ETH (funds and ETFs), indicating strong trust in the smart contract platform from major players. Among the altcoins , XRP and BNB stand out, continuing to strengthen their positions. XRP — the native token of the Ripple payment network — hovers around multi-year highs ...